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Elgin - U-46 high school students were honored as Future African American Leaders at the Black History Family Festival February 7 at Gail Borden Library. U-46 schools chose students for the award based on their leadership skills, academic success, community engagement and their future aspirations. "I was so proud to present this award to our future doctors, nurses, engineers and business professionals," said U-46 CEO Tony Sanders, "These students work hard, excel academically and believe in making our communities better places." Ten high school students received recognition: Tyler Awdisho is a senior at Bartlett High School. He is involved in several activities at...

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Elgin - U-46 high school students were honored as Future African American Leaders at the Black History Family Festival February 7 at Gail Borden Library. U-46 schools chose students for the award based on their leadership skills, academic success,...

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